Many cultures around the world have adopted symbols that they believe will bring good luck. While there’s no guarantee that adding these to your collection will ensure fortune, it can’t hurt to try a few on for size.

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Most clover stems bear three leaves, so when you come across the 1 in 10,000 containing four leaves, it is thought to be good luck. The Celts were the first to ascribe good fortune to this simple plant. Today, the four leaves are said to represent love, luck, hope and faith.

Based on ancient reverence for the small seed that grows into the mighty oak, English soldiers carried acorns into battle when their nation was under attack by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. They hoped acorns would protect them from injury and death, but sadly, England wasn't successful in this war.

Milagros are folk charms traditionally carried for good luck by people in Mexico, Portugal, Spain, and parts of Latin America and the southern United States. They come in many shapes—a heart for romance, for example, or an eye for insight. Arm and leg milagros are carried in the hopes of receiving healing of those body parts. They’re typically made of metal or wood.

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Long one of Egypt’s most recognizable symbols, the ankh dates from about 3000 BC and originally represented “the key of life,” and was thought to promise eternity to its bearer. Today, the ankh is thought to be a symbol of good fortune.

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The Hamsa is common in Jewish and Muslim communities as a symbol of good luck. Shaped like a hand, the Hamsa was traditionally believed to provide defense against the curse of the evil eye. The Hamsa is used in artwork and jewelry throughout the Middle East and North Africa.

The rabbit’s foot is a globally recognized symbol of good luck, and there are many theories as to how it became associated with fortune. One thought is that it originated with Celtic people who believed that rabbits lived so far underground that they could speak with underworld spirits and ward off evil.

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The Maneki-Neko, or lucky cat, is a common symbol of good luck in Japanese culture. This cute cat statue with its waving is often found at the entrance to shops and restaurants. The cat’s color is important—red, for example, will bring health, while yellow and gold ensure prosperity.